HMS Winchester (1822) was a Royal Navy 50-gun fourth-rate ship of the line built in 1822. It served in various campaigns and operations, including the West Africa Squadron to suppress the transatlantic slave trade. The ship also participated in the First Opium War and the Crimean War. HMS Winchester had a successful naval career, being involved in several engagements and blockades. The ship was eventually decommissioned in 1863 and sold for scrap in 1867. HMS Winchester's history reflects the naval activities and strategies of the 19th century, including the role of British naval power in enforcing trade regulations and participating in conflicts around the world.

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